

Fat City
1972, English. Directed by John Huston.
Life is what happens in between rounds.
The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Fat City
Fat City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leonard Gardner
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What Fat City is based on
Fat City is based on Fat City (1969) by Leonard Gardner, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
1969
Fat City
By Leonard Gardner
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Fat City: quick answers
Is Fat City worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fat City?
Fat City runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Fat City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fat City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fat City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fat City is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Fat City on?
Fat City isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fat City?
If you liked Fat City, try Resurrecting the Champ, The Hurricane, Requiem for a Heavyweight.
Who directed Fat City?
Fat City (1972) was directed by John Huston and stars Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell.
What is Fat City based on?
Fat City is based on Fat City (1969) by Leonard Gardner, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.